Sylvia Akingbade

Sylvia Akingbade is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Texas who helps people manage anger and a range of other stresses. She offers down-to-earth support for concerns like anxiety, depression, grief, relationship strain, and parenting stress. Sylvia aims to make therapy straightforward and practical for people juggling busy lives.

Sylvia draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Client-Centered Therapy to shape sessions. CBT is used to identify thought patterns and try different behaviors that can reduce distress. Client-Centered Therapy means the person sets the pace and priorities, with the counselor following their lead.

Sessions focus on clear goals and small, doable steps. Conversations may include emotion regulation skills, communication practice, and strategies for managing guilt, shame, or control issues. The work often blends skill-building with space to reflect on values and meaning.

With eight years of experience in mental health settings, Sylvia has supported people through career changes, caregiver stress, and family conflicts. She emphasizes an empathetic, nonjudgmental stance and encourages clients to take practical steps between sessions.

Sylvia accepts clients who speak English and welcomes international clients as well. She asks prospective clients to use the Start Therapy button to complete a short matching questionnaire before scheduling a first appointment.

How Sylvia uses evidence-based approaches online

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the client's goals and rhythm. The therapist listens closely and follows the client's lead, helping people set their own agenda and make decisions that match their values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts influence feelings and actions; it teaches practical exercises to test unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors that reduce anger and anxiety. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) adds skills for managing intense emotions, improving distress tolerance, and strengthening interpersonal effectiveness.

Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. Sylvia will work with each person to figure out which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She adjusts the plan as progress is made and invites feedback about what is or isn't helping.

Session format options are not listed in the biography, so confirm current online session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They also make it possible for international clients to connect with licensed professionals in Texas without relocating. Sylvia encourages people to ask about formats during the matching and scheduling steps so sessions can be arranged to suit everyday life.